Worth checking out if you’re a fan of Hong Kong action-cinema, it’s out now from Eureka! Continue reading
Category Archives: Home Entertainment
Reviews of the latest Home Entertainment Blu-ray, DVD and digital downloads for you to take home or view online
The superb A Quiet Place Part II comes to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from 30th August!
A Quiet Place Part II debuts on Digital to Download & Keep from the 18th August and on 4K Ultra HD+Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on the 30th August from Paramount Home Entertainment! Continue reading
A Brief History of Giant Monster Movies!
Kong to Godzilla, Mothra to Gamera and beyond… Continue reading
![The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years – Behind the Scenes Vol 1 [DVD Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/the-time-monster.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years – Behind the Scenes Vol 1 [DVD Review]")
The Doctors: The Jon Pertwee Years – Behind the Scenes Vol 1 [DVD Review]
A wealth of behind the scenes stories from arguably one of Doctor Who’s finest eras! Continue reading
BBC Studios announce Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks animation
A lost Doctor Who classic, now animated and restored- available to pre-order now! Continue reading
Special Edition 4K UHD being released for the 35th Anniversary of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth
“Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the Goblin City to take back the child you have stolen, for my will is as strong as yours and my kingdom as great. You have no power over me!” Continue reading
![The Night Of The Hunter Blu-ray review: Dir. Charles Laughton [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/image-10.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Night Of The Hunter Blu-ray review: Dir. Charles Laughton [Criterion Collection]")
The Night Of The Hunter Blu-ray review: Dir. Charles Laughton [Criterion Collection]
A wonderfully creative combination of silent cinema techniques, American gothic aesthetics and stylised cinematography, there’s never been another film like it. Continue reading
Batman The Long Halloween – Part One Blu-ray review: Dir. Chris Palmer (2021)
A dull, plodding adaptation of a superb Batman story… Continue reading
![PTU Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters Of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/81lz5dfg9hl._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "PTU Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters Of Cinema]")
PTU Blu-ray review: Dir. Johnnie To [Masters Of Cinema]
Compared to To’s masterpieces – it’s slightly dated but saved by nifty cinematography and cool, matter of fact performances from the cast – especially Lam Suet, who has never been better. Continue reading
![The Hands Of Orlac Blu-ray review: Dir: Robert Wiene [Masters of Cinema]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/orlac-2.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Hands Of Orlac Blu-ray review: Dir: Robert Wiene [Masters of Cinema]")
The Hands Of Orlac Blu-ray review: Dir: Robert Wiene [Masters of Cinema]
Caligari may be Wiene’s crowning achievement, but The Hands Of Orlac is proof if need be that he was a talented director in his own right…. Continue reading
![Doctor Who: Dragonfire (1987) review and Blu-ray preview [BFI Event]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/img_20210612_145437762-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Doctor Who: Dragonfire (1987) review and Blu-ray preview [BFI Event]")
Doctor Who: Dragonfire (1987) review and Blu-ray preview [BFI Event]
A mixed bag at an awkward time for Who, but worth a revisit for some great ideas… Continue reading
![Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/81isbbamm0s._ac_sl1500_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]")
Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]
A hypnotic, seductive film, Flowers Of Shanghai is an incisive look into an aspect of Chinese culture that is rarely seen on film… Continue reading
Father’s Day Films: Godzilla and The Fifth Element on 4K UHD!
Pick up some great 4K UHD’s for Father’s Day from Zavvi! Continue reading
Sound of Metal Blu-ray review: Dir. Darius Marder (2021)
Original, challenging, free from cliché and with it brutally, beautifully smart storytelling. Continue reading
I am a golden god! Almost Famous 20th Anniversary 4K UHD and Blu-ray details confirmed for the UK release
Cameron Crowe’s modern classic is finally coming to 4K in the UK and it’s with a beautiful set for its 20th Anniversary! Continue reading
